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About07/04/2008Two new executive appointments at European Investment Fund
The Board of Directors of the European Investment Fund (EIF) has today appointed Richard Pelly as Chief Executive Officer and Jean-Marie Magnette as Deputy Chief Executive of EIF. Richard Pelly succeeds Francis Carpenter, whose term of office ended in February.
two new executive appointments at european investment fund the board of directors of the european investment fund (eif) has today appointed richard pelly as chief executive officer and jean-marie magnette as deputy chief executive of eif. richard pelly succeeds francis carpenter, whose term of office ended in february.
Jeremie18/02/2008EIF and Romania sign the first Funding Agreement in the New Member States under the JEREMIE initiative
The Chief Executive of the European Investment Fund (EIF), Mr. Francis Carpenter and the Minister of Economy and Finance of Romania, Mr. Varujan Vosganian, have today signed the first Funding Agreement in the New Member States under the JEREMIE initiative.
eif and romania sign the first funding agreement in the new member states under the jeremie initiative the chief executive of the european investment fund (eif), mr. francis carpenter and the minister of economy and finance of romania, mr. varujan vosganian, have today signed the first funding agreement in the new member states under the jeremie initiative.
About11/12/2007EIF to launch a dedicated investment programme in Turkey
eif to launch a dedicated investment programme in turkey
About05/12/2007EIF welcomes the development bank of North-Rhine Westphalia, NRW.BANK, as newest shareholder
eif welcomes the development bank of north-rhine westphalia, nrw.bank, as newest shareholder
About10/09/2007EIF welcomes a second RZB Group shareholder: Raiffeisen International
eif welcomes a second rzb group shareholder: raiffeisen international
About01/06/2007Annual General Meeting 2007
EIF'S 2007 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
annual general meeting 2007 eif's 2007 annual general meeting
About07/08/2007Remuneration and terms of employment of EIF staff
remuneration and terms of employment of eif staff
About07/05/2007EIF's 2006 Annual Report is available online
Through its guarantee and venture capital business, EIF plays a crucial role in delivering on European Union objectives for small enterprises.
eif's 2006 annual report is available online through its guarantee and venture capital business, eif plays a crucial role in delivering on european union objectives for small enterprises.
About10/01/2007IDEA joins EIF shareholding
idea joins eif shareholding
About18/04/2007EIF welcomes new shareholder: Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR)
eif welcomes new shareholder: croatian bank for reconstruction and development (hbor)
About10/05/2007European Investment Fund capital increased by 50%
european investment fund capital increased by 50%
Venture Capital31/10/2007The renaissance of German Venture Capital
the renaissance of german venture capital
Venture Capital14/02/2007EIF sees top-tier investment opportunities in Swedish Seed and Start-Up Technology market
eif sees top-tier investment opportunities in swedish seed and start-up technology market
Venture Capital15/02/2007European Investment Fund invests EUR44m in Turkey focused private equity fund, Actera Partners
european investment fund invests eur44m in turkey focused private equity fund, actera partners
Jeremie15/11/2007EIF and the Republic of Cyprus sign a Memorandum of Understanding to implement JEREMIE
eif and the republic of cyprus sign a memorandum of understanding to implement jeremie
Jeremie27/06/2007EIF and the Hellenic Republic sign the first Funding Agreement
The Chief Executive of European Investment Fund (EIF), Mr. Francis Carpenter and the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Hellenic Republic, represented by Mr. Folias, Vice Minister, have today signed the first Funding Agreement (FA) to be agreed under the JEREMIE initiative.
eif and the hellenic republic sign the first funding agreement the chief executive of european investment fund (eif), mr. francis carpenter and the ministry of economy and finance of the hellenic republic, represented by mr. folias, vice minister, have today signed the first funding agreement (fa) to be agreed under the jeremie initiative.
Jeremie18/04/2007EIF, Regione Lombardia and Finlombarda sign a Memorandum of Understanding under the JEREMIE mandate
eif, regione lombardia and finlombarda sign a memorandum of understanding under the jeremie mandate
About21/02/2006EIF and CDTI launch a new type of investment mandate
eif and cdti launch a new type of investment mandate
About25/07/2006EIF and TTGV announce a pioneering collaboration
eif and ttgv announce a pioneering collaboration
About18/10/2006Industrial Development Bank of Turkey joins EIF's shareholding
industrial development bank of turkey joins eif's shareholding
About23/10/2006Sächsische Aufbaubank – Förderbank joins the European Investment Fund shareholding
sächsische aufbaubank – förderbank joins the european investment fund shareholding
About06/11/2006The EIB Group Focus on Turkey
the eib group focus on turkey
Venture Capital03/04/2006ERP-EIF Dachfonds announces a first distribution
erp-eif dachfonds announces a first distribution
Venture Capital27/09/2006EIF sees top-tier investment opportunities in German Early-Stage Technology market
eif sees top-tier investment opportunities in german early-stage technology market
Venture Capital21/12/2006ERP-EIF Dachfonds goes Transatlantic
erp-eif dachfonds goes transatlantic
Guarantees12/01/2006Launch of EIF's securitisation operations in Central and Eastern Europe
launch of eif's securitisation operations in central and eastern europe
Guarantees17/11/2006EIB and EIF support the first securitisation of SME loans by BES in Portugal
eib and eif support the first securitisation of sme loans by bes in portugal
Jeremie30/05/2006Launch of the JEREMIE regional funding initiative
launch of the jeremie regional funding initiative
Jeremie08/06/2006EIF and the Slovak Republic sign the first Memorandum of Understanding under the JEREMIE mandate
eif and the slovak republic sign the first memorandum of understanding under the jeremie mandate
Jeremie20/10/2006EIF and the Hellenic Republic sign a Memorandum of Understanding to implement JEREMIE
eif and the hellenic republic sign a memorandum of understanding to implement jeremie
About28/04/2005SME Guarantee Facility Conference 2005
SME Access to Finance
sme guarantee facility conference 2005 sme access to finance
About14/01/2005EIF strengthens ERP team with appointment of Dr. Harjeet Sandhu as Senior Investment Manager
eif strengthens erp team with appointment of dr. harjeet sandhu as senior investment manager
About12/04/2005Q1 2005 Summary Consolidated Non-audited Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account
q1 2005 summary consolidated non-audited balance sheet and profit and loss account
About26/04/2005EIF Staff Paper: "New financial instruments (financial engineering) to support SMEs"
eif staff paper: "new financial instruments (financial engineering) to support smes"
About27/01/2005EIF Chief Executive's Activity Report 2004
eif chief executive's activity report 2004
About10/06/2005Böge Report on Policy Challenges and Budgetary Means of the enlarged Union 2007 -2013
böge report on policy challenges and budgetary means of the enlarged union 2007 -2013
About20/05/2005EIF and EIB sign "Preparatory Action" agreement
eif and eib sign "preparatory action" agreement
About24/06/2005KfW-EIF Securitisation conference
kfw-eif securitisation conference
About05/09/2005EIF and Flemish Government sign Cooperation Agreement and Technical Assistance Contract
eif and flemish government sign cooperation agreement and technical assistance contract
About17/10/2005Launch of Third Technology Fund of Funds with the French State, Caisse des Dépôts and EIB Group
launch of third technology fund of funds with the french state, caisse des dépôts and eib group
About18/12/2005EIF signs innovative deal to assist Micro Finance Institutions in Eastern Europe
eif signs innovative deal to assist micro finance institutions in eastern europe
Venture Capital14/01/2005EIF Staff Publication "Exposed to the J-Curve: Understanding and Managing PE Fund Investments"
eif staff publication "exposed to the j-curve: understanding and managing pe fund investments"
Venture Capital04/03/2005EIF Staff Paper, "A Principle-Agent Approach to Understanding the Net Asset Value in VC"
eif staff paper, "a principle-agent approach to understanding the net asset value in vc"
Venture Capital03/06/2005EIF participates in new Crescent Capital venture capital fund
eif participates in new crescent capital venture capital fund
Venture Capital23/03/2005European Council pushes forward the EIF into the Lisbon strategy
european council pushes forward the eif into the lisbon strategy
Venture Capital09/06/2005“Issues and Policy Framework for the Development of Self-Sustainable VC Markets in Europe”
“issues and policy framework for the development of self-sustainable vc markets in europe”
Venture Capital02/05/2005Commission announces the “Competitiveness and Innovation Programme” to boost growth and jobs
commission announces the “competitiveness and innovation programme” to boost growth and jobs
Venture Capital17/06/2005EIF Staff Paper: "The Management of Liquidity for Private Equity / Venture Capital Funds-of-Funds"
eif staff paper: "the management of liquidity for private equity / venture capital funds-of-funds"
Venture Capital03/06/2005EIF participates in new £22.5 million Crescent Capital venture fund
eif participates in new £22.5 million crescent capital venture fund
Venture Capital01/07/2005ERP-EIF Dachfonds becomes cornerstone investor in NGN BioMed Opportunity
erp-eif dachfonds becomes cornerstone investor in ngn biomed opportunity
Venture Capital29/07/2005ERP-EIF Dachsfunds become cornerstone investors in BayTech II
erp-eif dachsfunds become cornerstone investors in baytech ii
Venture Capital01/10/2005EIF participates in new ICT venture capital fund, NTVC II
eif participates in new ict venture capital fund, ntvc ii
Venture Capital28/10/2005EIF participates in Nordic Biotech Venture Fund II K/S, Denmark
eif participates in nordic biotech venture fund ii k/s, denmark
Venture Capital08/11/2005ERP-EIF Dachfonds signs EUR 30 million cornerstone commitment in INCOM III
erp-eif dachfonds signs eur 30 million cornerstone commitment in incom iii
Guarantees03/05/2005EIF credit enhancement with top market players for first BPI securitisation transaction
eif credit enhancement with top market players for first bpi securitisation transaction
Guarantees27/04/2005MAP counter-guarantee for Polfund (Poland)
map counter-guarantee for polfund (poland)
Guarantees29/04/2005SME Guarantee Facility Conference
sme guarantee facility conference
Guarantees17/06/2005EIF to credit enhance Geldilux transaction of HVB
eif to credit enhance geldilux transaction of hvb
Jeremie14/10/2005European Commission and EIF outline JEREMIE, a new SME Access to Finance initiative
european commission and eif outline jeremie, a new sme access to finance initiative
Jeremie04/11/2005EIF sets up JEREMIE implementation team
eif sets up jeremie implementation team
About02/02/2004EIF Chief Executive receives award at ICO Microloans Awards Ceremony
eif chief executive receives award at ico microloans awards ceremony
About03/03/2004Quarterly newsletter - Issue 4
quarterly newsletter - issue 4
About01/02/2004EIF Sponsorship of the "Survey of European Venture Capital (SEVeCA)"
eif sponsorship of the "survey of european venture capital (seveca)"
About28/05/2004Control and evaluation of EIF
control and evaluation of eif
About01/03/2004Contact the ERP-EIF Team
contact the erp-eif team
About30/06/2004Vækstfonden becomes EIF Shareholder
vækstfonden becomes eif shareholder
About23/01/2004EIF Secretary General in Cyprus to meet with heads of financial institutions and government
eif secretary general in cyprus to meet with heads of financial institutions and government
About06/02/2004Basel Committee accords MDB status to EIF
basel committee accords mdb status to eif
About30/07/2004Quarterly Newsletter - Issue 5
quarterly newsletter - issue 5
About19/02/2004EIF Chief Executive's Activity Report 2003
eif chief executive's activity report 2003
About14/10/2004EIF Sponsors Lisbon Conference on Innovation
eif sponsors lisbon conference on innovation
About14/06/2004EIF: 10 years, 10bn euros, 10 new Member States
eif: 10 years, 10bn euros, 10 new member states
About22/06/2004Financing of research: EIF and Commission launch the "Technology Transfer Accelerator"
financing of research: eif and commission launch the "technology transfer accelerator"
About09/12/2004EIF Christmas Donation to E.S.P.E.R.E.
eif christmas donation to e.s.p.e.r.e.
About26/11/2004Stiftelsen Industrifonden becomes EIF Shareholder
stiftelsen industrifonden becomes eif shareholder
Venture Capital19/01/2004EUR 4.5m for VIVES, a new Belgian seed capital fund
eur 4.5m for vives, a new belgian seed capital fund
Venture Capital04/02/2004EUR 10m VC commitment for Euroventures Hungary III
eur 10m vc commitment for euroventures hungary iii
Venture Capital04/02/2004EUR 30m VC commitment for Polish Enterprise Fund V
eur 30m vc commitment for polish enterprise fund v
Venture Capital06/02/2004Up to EUR 15m VC commitment in Waterland Private Equity II
up to eur 15m vc commitment in waterland private equity ii
Venture Capital06/02/2004EIF Staff Paper published by EVCA: "The Risk Profiles of Private Equity"
eif staff paper published by evca: "the risk profiles of private equity"
Venture Capital26/02/2004EIF Staff Paper, "The Risk Profile of Venture Capital Funds-of-Funds"
Diploma thesis written by former student Björn Born, who EIF's Division for Risk Management and Monitoring helped to supervise in 2003/2004.
eif staff paper, "the risk profile of venture capital funds-of-funds" diploma thesis written by former student björn born, who eif's division for risk management and monitoring helped to supervise in 2003/2004.
Venture Capital12/05/2004EUR 40m for French expansion capital and buy-out fund MMF III
eur 40m for french expansion capital and buy-out fund mmf iii
Venture Capital30/07/2004EUR 40m EIF commitment in Accent Equity 2003
eur 40m eif commitment in accent equity 2003
Venture Capital01/03/2004Launch of first instrument of the German Innovation Initiative: ERP-EIF Dachfonds
launch of first instrument of the german innovation initiative: erp-eif dachfonds
Venture Capital08/12/2004ERP-EIF Dachfonds becomes cornerstone investor in TVM Life Science Ventures VI
erp-eif dachfonds becomes cornerstone investor in tvm life science ventures vi
Venture Capital21/12/2004ERP-EIF Dachfonds becomes cornerstone investor in Wellington Partners Ventures III Technology Fund L
erp-eif dachfonds becomes cornerstone investor in wellington partners ventures iii technology fund l
Venture Capital01/11/2004EIF Sponsorship of EVCA publication "Central and Eastern European Success Stories"
eif sponsorship of evca publication "central and eastern european success stories"
Guarantees09/02/2004EIF sets new securitisation transaction: Promise XXS-2003-1
eif sets new securitisation transaction: promise xxs-2003-1
Guarantees09/02/2004Loan guarantee for Mortgage and Land Bank of Latvia
loan guarantee for mortgage and land bank of latvia
Guarantees19/02/2004EIF sets new securitisation transaction: AR Finance 1 Plc
eif sets new securitisation transaction: ar finance 1 plc
Guarantees19/02/2004Securitisation transaction in FTPYME BANCAJA 2
securitisation transaction in ftpyme bancaja 2
Guarantees27/02/2004EIF counter-guarantee under MAP Loan Window for Slovene Enterprise Fund
eif counter-guarantee under map loan window for slovene enterprise fund
Guarantees27/02/2004EIF guarantee under MAP Loan Window for Raiffeisen Bank SA (Romania)
eif guarantee under map loan window for raiffeisen bank sa (romania)
Guarantees05/03/2004EIF counter-guarantee under MAP Loan Window for INVEGA (Lithuania)
eif counter-guarantee under map loan window for invega (lithuania)
Guarantees30/03/2004Secondary market transaction on Promise-I 2000-1
secondary market transaction on promise-i 2000-1
Guarantees19/05/2004Securitisation transaction in FCC GIAC 5
securitisation transaction in fcc giac 5
Guarantees20/07/2004EUR 11 million guarantee to Romanian Guarantee Fund “BRD – Groupe Société Générale”
eur 11 million guarantee to romanian guarantee fund “brd – groupe société générale”
Guarantees25/10/2004EUR 14.6m counter-guarantee for Greek guarantee fund TEMPME
eur 14.6m counter-guarantee for greek guarantee fund tempme
Guarantees26/02/2004EIF sets its largest leasing securitisation ever, originated by Intesa Leasing (Italy)
eif sets its largest leasing securitisation ever, originated by intesa leasing (italy)
Guarantees21/04/2004EIF enters first German securitisation deal in 2004: Symvonie
eif enters first german securitisation deal in 2004: symvonie
Guarantees04/08/2004EUR 25m guarantee to Tatra Banka in Slovakia
eur 25m guarantee to tatra banka in slovakia
Guarantees26/04/2004EUR 11.1 million guarantee to Estonian Guarantee Fund “KredEx”
eur 11.1 million guarantee to estonian guarantee fund “kredex”
Guarantees04/08/2004EUR 50m MAP loan guarantee to Ceskà Sporitelna in the Czech Republic
eur 50m map loan guarantee to ceskà sporitelna in the czech republic
Guarantees30/11/2004MAP counter-guarantee for Portuguese mutual guarantee fund
map counter-guarantee for portuguese mutual guarantee fund
Guarantees07/12/2004MAP counter-guarantee for Malta Enterprise
map counter-guarantee for malta enterprise
Guarantees01/07/2004Another giant leasing securitisation in Italy, originated by Fin-Eco Leasing SpA
another giant leasing securitisation in italy, originated by fin-eco leasing spa
Guarantees09/08/2004New SME loan securitisation in Italy, originated by Credito Agricolo & Industriale SpA
new sme loan securitisation in italy, originated by credito agricolo & industriale spa
Guarantees07/10/2004EIF guarantees Hungarian Development Bank’s lending activity
eif guarantees hungarian development bank’s lending activity
Guarantees20/10/2004EIF guarantee for EVP II
eif guarantee for evp ii
Guarantees11/10/2004EUR 15m guarantee for HVB Bank Hungary
eur 15m guarantee for hvb bank hungary
Guarantees30/11/2004First EIF MAP transaction in Turkey: MAP counter-guarantee to KGF
first eif map transaction in turkey: map counter-guarantee to kgf
Guarantees21/12/2004EIF wraps up year of MAP activity with important and first-ever guarantee agreement in Poland
eif wraps up year of map activity with important and first-ever guarantee agreement in poland
About09/04/2003EIF Chief Executive Opening Address for ICO Conference on Micro-credit held in Madrid
eif chief executive opening address for ico conference on micro-credit held in madrid
About03/07/2003EIF assigned AAA rating by Standard & Poor's
The EIF is pleased to announce that, following a recent rating exercise carried out by the rating agency Standard & Poor's, EIF was assigned an AAA/A-1+ rating.
eif assigned aaa rating by standard & poor's the eif is pleased to announce that, following a recent rating exercise carried out by the rating agency standard & poor's, eif was assigned an aaa/a-1+ rating.
About10/06/2003EIF Staff Paper, "Models hold risk"
This document provides background information about the causes and effects of model risk as well as the analysis of the market best practice to control and mitigate this type of risk.
eif staff paper, "models hold risk" this document provides background information about the causes and effects of model risk as well as the analysis of the market best practice to control and mitigate this type of risk.
About11/02/2003EVCA Position Statement to the Basel Committee
evca position statement to the basel committee
About15/07/2003Rating agencies assign EIF top credit rating
rating agencies assign eif top credit rating
About15/07/2003EIF assigned Aaa rating by MOODY'S
The EIF is pleased to announce that, following a recent rating exercise carried out by the rating agency MOODY's, EIF was assigned an Aaa rating.
eif assigned aaa rating by moody's the eif is pleased to announce that, following a recent rating exercise carried out by the rating agency moody's, eif was assigned an aaa rating.
About22/05/2003Henk Kroeze, new chairman of the Audit Board
Following the Annual General Meeting on 29/04/03, the Audit Board has changed: Henk Kroeze is the new chairman whereas Sylvain Simonetti becomes member of the Audit Board.
henk kroeze, new chairman of the audit board following the annual general meeting on 29/04/03, the audit board has changed: henk kroeze is the new chairman whereas sylvain simonetti becomes member of the audit board.
About21/05/2003EIF publishes its Annual Report 2002
The EIF Annual Report for the year 2002 is now available.
eif publishes its annual report 2002 the eif annual report for the year 2002 is now available.
About18/03/2003Quarterly newsletter - Issue 2
quarterly newsletter - issue 2
About20/02/2003Participation of Candidate Countries in the MAP
A number of countries have become eligible to participate in the Financial Instruments of the Multiannual Programme for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.
participation of candidate countries in the map a number of countries have become eligible to participate in the financial instruments of the multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship.
About14/02/2003EIF Staff Paper, "The Information Deficiency Problem of Private Equity Fund-of-Funds"
Risk and monitoring management of Private Equity investments has become increasingly important due to the malaise of the equity markets and the perception of Private Equity as an attractive investment alternative by institutional investors.
eif staff paper, "the information deficiency problem of private equity fund-of-funds" risk and monitoring management of private equity investments has become increasingly important due to the malaise of the equity markets and the perception of private equity as an attractive investment alternative by institutional investors.
About17/01/2003EIF Staff Paper, "Liquidity Planning and Performance Estimation for Venture Capital Funds"
eif staff paper, "liquidity planning and performance estimation for venture capital funds"
About31/01/2003EIF publishes its Information Policy Statement
The Information Policy Statement of the EIF sets the framework for how the Fund communicates, and includes an overview of the documents issued by the EIF.
eif publishes its information policy statement the information policy statement of the eif sets the framework for how the fund communicates, and includes an overview of the documents issued by the eif.
About17/01/2003EIF Staff Paper, "Risk Model for Venture Capital Funds and Fund-of-Funds"
eif staff paper, "risk model for venture capital funds and fund-of-funds"
About09/10/2003Quarterly newsletter - Issue 3
quarterly newsletter - issue 3
About22/10/2003EIF Staff Paper, "Modelling Venture Capital Funds"
This document summarises the issues both the venture capital industry and academia face, from estimation of past performance to modelling venture capital funds.
eif staff paper, "modelling venture capital funds" this document summarises the issues both the venture capital industry and academia face, from estimation of past performance to modelling venture capital funds.
About04/12/2003Fitch Assigns 'AAA' Rating to the European Investment Fund
The EIF is pleased to announce that, following a recent rating exercise carried out by the rating agency FITCH, EIF was assigned an AAA rating.
fitch assigns 'aaa' rating to the european investment fund the eif is pleased to announce that, following a recent rating exercise carried out by the rating agency fitch, eif was assigned an aaa rating.
About16/12/2003EIF Staff Paper, "Development of a Rating Instrument for Private Equity Funds"
eif staff paper, "development of a rating instrument for private equity funds"
About01/12/2003EIF Christmas Donation to "Orphans of Bosnia"
eif christmas donation to "orphans of bosnia"
About22/01/2003Highlights 2002: EIF signatures total EUR 1.7 billion
highlights 2002: eif signatures total eur 1.7 billion
About04/12/2003Visite de S.A.R. le Grand-Duc Henri au FEI
visite de s.a.r. le grand-duc henri au fei
About03/11/2003Le FEI et CDC PME renforcent leur partenariat
le fei et cdc pme renforcent leur partenariat
Venture Capital16/04/2003EUR 15m suscription in Interbanca Investimenti Sud (Italy)
eur 15m suscription in interbanca investimenti sud (italy)
Venture Capital21/01/2003Up to EUR 21.5 m committed in IT Provider, a leading Nordic ICT fund
up to eur 21.5 m committed in it provider, a leading nordic ict fund
Venture Capital17/01/2003EIF Staff Paper, "Risk Model for Venture Capital Funds and Fund-of-Funds"
Article written in English by Dr. Tom Weidig (QuantExperts), consultant to the EIF.
eif staff paper, "risk model for venture capital funds and fund-of-funds" article written in english by dr. tom weidig (quantexperts), consultant to the eif.
Venture Capital02/10/2003EUR 500m fund for high-tech VC in Germany
See the press release published by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Labour (BMWA).
eur 500m fund for high-tech vc in germany see the press release published by the german federal ministry of economics and labour (bmwa).
Venture Capital06/11/2003European Commission publishes Risk Capital Communication
european commission publishes risk capital communication
Venture Capital12/11/2003EUR 15m EIF commitment in Innovacom 5
eur 15m eif commitment in innovacom 5
Venture Capital01/10/2003EIF and Economics Ministry Join Forces: EUR 500m in support of high-tech VC in Germany
eif and economics ministry join forces: eur 500m in support of high-tech vc in germany
Guarantees20/05/2003Credit enhancement guarantee of EUR 34.2m for Maestrale (Italy)
credit enhancement guarantee of eur 34.2m for maestrale (italy)
Guarantees21/03/2003Guarantee for credit enhancement to Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale
guarantee for credit enhancement to norddeutsche landesbank girozentrale
Guarantees18/03/2003Additional agreement with MCC under Loan Guarantee Facility
additional agreement with mcc under loan guarantee facility
Guarantees18/03/2003Guarantee for micro-credit to The Prince's Trust (UK)
guarantee for micro-credit to the prince's trust (uk)
Guarantees03/07/2003Encouragement Bank (Bulgaria) to be EIF’s first guarantee intermediary in Accession Country
EIF has signed an agreement with Bulgaria’s Encouragement Bank under the Loan Guarantee window of the European Commission’s MAP mandate.
encouragement bank (bulgaria) to be eif’s first guarantee intermediary in accession country eif has signed an agreement with bulgaria’s encouragement bank under the loan guarantee window of the european commission’s map mandate.
Guarantees24/04/2003Staff Paper, "Securitisation as a means to enhance SME financing and the EIF's role as a guarantor"
The paper provides an in-depth view on EIF SME securitisations in the context of the own-risk operations.
staff paper, "securitisation as a means to enhance sme financing and the eif's role as a guarantor" the paper provides an in-depth view on eif sme securitisations in the context of the own-risk operations.
Guarantees31/07/2003EIF enters into its first secondary market transactions
EIF has entered into its first secondary market transactions, guaranteeing certain mezzanine notes issued from the CAST 1999-1 and Promise-I 2000-1 securitisation transactions.
eif enters into its first secondary market transactions eif has entered into its first secondary market transactions, guaranteeing certain mezzanine notes issued from the cast 1999-1 and promise-i 2000-1 securitisation transactions.
About01/01/2002Events in Europe
events in europe
About18/04/2002EIF participation in EURADA's N2N Investment Readiness conference
eif participation in eurada's n2n investment readiness conference
About15/03/2002Presentation of the MAP 2001-2005 financial instruments to representatives of the EU Candidate Countries
presentation of the map 2001-2005 financial instruments to representatives of the eu candidate countries
About23/07/2002Francis Carpenter, new Chief Executive of the EIF
francis carpenter, new chief executive of the eif
About04/02/2002EIF 2001 figures reveal important growth in activity over 2000
eif 2001 figures reveal important growth in activity over 2000
About13/12/2002EIF Staff Paper, "Risk Management at the European Investment Fund"
This article describes the construction and development of the risk management division at the EIF.
eif staff paper, "risk management at the european investment fund" this article describes the construction and development of the risk management division at the eif.
About13/12/2002EIF Staff Paper, "Securitization of loans: The Agencies' Rating Approaches"
eif staff paper, "securitization of loans: the agencies' rating approaches"
About05/12/2002Quarterly newsletter - Issue 1
quarterly newsletter - issue 1
About23/07/2002EIF Board of Directors appoints new Chief Executive
On a proposal from the EIB's Management Committee, the Board of Directors of the European Investment Fund (EIF) has appointed Mr Francis Carpenter as Chief Executive of the EIF.
eif board of directors appoints new chief executive on a proposal from the eib's management committee, the board of directors of the european investment fund (eif) has appointed mr francis carpenter as chief executive of the eif.
About03/05/2002New appointments to the Board of Directors
After the Annual General Meeting, there have been new appointments to the Board of Directors.
new appointments to the board of directors after the annual general meeting, there have been new appointments to the board of directors.
About03/05/2002Sylvain Simonetti, new chairman of the Audit Board
sylvain simonetti, new chairman of the audit board
About01/01/2002European Investment Fund is a member of the EIB Group
Visit the European Investment Bank's website : www.eib.org
european investment fund is a member of the eib group visit the european investment bank's website : www.eib.org
Venture Capital10/12/2002EUR 5 million for French telecom seed fund "T-Source"
eur 5 million for french telecom seed fund "t-source"
Venture Capital10/12/2002Up to EUR 20 m for Paris-based AXA Venture Fund IV
up to eur 20 m for paris-based axa venture fund iv
Venture Capital26/10/2002EUR 35 million for Italy's "Mezzogiorno 2001" fund
eur 35 million for italy's "mezzogiorno 2001" fund
Venture Capital11/10/2002EUR 20m invested in France's "Fonds pour le Capital Investissement Régional"
eur 20m invested in france's "fonds pour le capital investissement régional"
Venture Capital30/09/2002EUR 8m to Pentech Ventures, a Glasgow-based early stage tech fund
eur 8m to pentech ventures, a glasgow-based early stage tech fund
Venture Capital21/08/2002GBP 10 million in Quester Venture Partnership
gbp 10 million in quester venture partnership
Venture Capital23/07/2002EUR 25 million to Merlin Biosciences III
eur 25 million to merlin biosciences iii
Venture Capital26/06/2002EUR 10.5 m to Danish fund focusing on early stage SME biotech companies
eur 10.5 m to danish fund focusing on early stage sme biotech companies
Venture Capital06/06/2002EIF and 21 Investimenti, helping to fuel the growth of innovative SMEs in France
eif and 21 investimenti, helping to fuel the growth of innovative smes in france
Venture Capital17/04/2002EIF supports multi-country venture capital fund dedicated to the life sciences
eif supports multi-country venture capital fund dedicated to the life sciences
Venture Capital04/03/2002EIF becomes a cornerstone investor in The Golden Mouse Partnership
eif becomes a cornerstone investor in the golden mouse partnership
Venture Capital01/03/2002Entry into force of the “Multiannual Programme for SMEs”
entry into force of the “multiannual programme for smes”
Venture Capital31/01/2002EIF invests in EuroQube, a pan-European venture capital fund managed by myQube
eif invests in euroqube, a pan-european venture capital fund managed by myqube
Guarantees20/09/2002First three guarantee agreements under its new Micro-credit Facility
first three guarantee agreements under its new micro-credit facility
Guarantees21/06/2002EIF signs new guarantee operation in Spain
eif signs new guarantee operation in spain
Guarantees31/10/2002EUR 52m guarantee for Commerzbank's securitisation
eur 52m guarantee for commerzbank's securitisation
Guarantees21/10/2002Guarantee of EUR 33.5 m for Italy's SBS Leasing II
guarantee of eur 33.5 m for italy's sbs leasing ii
Guarantees15/10/2002EIF provides microcredit guarantee for Fonds de Participation in Belgium
eif provides microcredit guarantee for fonds de participation in belgium
Guarantees23/05/2002EIF signs securitisation transaction with FTPYME Bancaja 1
eif signs securitisation transaction with ftpyme bancaja 1
Guarantees23/05/2002EIF issues a EUR 12.5m guarantee to Secursel S.r.L.
eif issues a eur 12.5m guarantee to secursel s.r.l.
Guarantees22/05/2002EIF concludes last of the Objective 1 Alliance deals
eif concludes last of the objective 1 alliance deals
Guarantees26/04/2002EIF participation in KfW’s PROMISE securitisation programme
eif participation in kfw’s promise securitisation programme
Guarantees13/02/2002EIF provides guarantees for EUR 27m in 3 structured transactions in UK “Objective 1” regions
eif provides guarantees for eur 27m in 3 structured transactions in uk “objective 1” regions
Guarantees13/02/2002EIF provides a guarantee for FCC GIAC 4, the first EIF securitisation transaction in France
eif provides a guarantee for fcc giac 4, the first eif securitisation transaction in france
Guarantees06/02/2002EIF announces Securitisation Transaction with Fortis Commercial Finance
eif announces securitisation transaction with fortis commercial finance
About25/10/2001Participation in European Forum: Financing SMEs, the European Approach
participation in european forum: financing smes, the european approach
About20/09/2001Euromoney Seminar on investment, change and risk management in the EU Applicant Countries
euromoney seminar on investment, change and risk management in the eu applicant countries
About17/05/2001EUR 1 billion for European film and audiovisual industry: two European Union initiatives
eur 1 billion for european film and audiovisual industry: two european union initiatives
About31/10/2001European Investment Fund met HRH Prince of Wales
european investment fund met hrh prince of wales
About18/12/2001EIF and European Commission finalise the implementation of the“Multiannual Programme for SMEs”
eif and european commission finalise the implementation of the“multiannual programme for smes”
Venture Capital19/02/2001EIF supports Italian Angelventures
eif supports italian angelventures
Venture Capital23/02/2001EIF supports Netherlands based LIFE SCIENCES venture capital fund
eif supports netherlands based life sciences venture capital fund
Venture Capital08/03/2001EIF invests in Scottish Equity Partners
eif invests in scottish equity partners
Venture Capital12/03/2001Memorandum of Understanding between the EIF, San Paolo IMI Group and Sviluppo Italia
memorandum of understanding between the eif, san paolo imi group and sviluppo italia
Venture Capital02/05/2001EIF supports Swedestart LIFE SCIENCE and TECH Funds
eif supports swedestart life science and tech funds
Venture Capital15/05/2001Substantial EIF support for Heidelberg Innovation
substantial eif support for heidelberg innovation
Venture Capital18/05/2001EIF supports Sweden based HI-TECHNOLOGY Venture Capital Fund
eif supports sweden based hi-technology venture capital fund
Venture Capital13/09/2001EIF invests EUR 10 million in Fineco Capital SCA for Italian SMEs
eif invests eur 10 million in fineco capital sca for italian smes
Venture Capital18/09/2001EIF and Symbion Capital 1 A/S: supporting seed and pre-seed capital in Denmark
eif and symbion capital 1 a/s: supporting seed and pre-seed capital in denmark
Venture Capital15/10/2001EIF set to invest EUR 10 million in the Baltic States
eif set to invest eur 10 million in the baltic states
Venture Capital15/10/2001EIF announces the signing of NBG Technology L.P. in Greece
eif announces the signing of nbg technology l.p. in greece
Venture Capital05/11/2001First European Investment Fund operation supporting early stage venture capital in Denmark
first european investment fund operation supporting early stage venture capital in denmark
Venture Capital12/11/2001Venture Capital in Belgium: European support for three Belgian Funds
venture capital in belgium: european support for three belgian funds
Venture Capital13/11/2001EIF supports “Objective 1 area” Finnish venture capital fund
eif supports “objective 1 area” finnish venture capital fund
Venture Capital07/12/2001EUR 20 mio in Prime Technology Ventures II, a technology venture capital fund
eur 20 mio in prime technology ventures ii, a technology venture capital fund
Venture Capital07/12/2001EIF invests in EonTech I, an Italian IT and technology-oriented venture capital fund
eif invests in eontech i, an italian it and technology-oriented venture capital fund
Venture Capital13/12/2001EIF as cornerstone invester in UK Regional Venture Capital Funds
eif as cornerstone invester in uk regional venture capital funds
Guarantees07/06/2001Conference on the SME Guarantee Facility
conference on the sme guarantee facility
Guarantees25/01/2001EIF supports micro-credit via The Prince's Trust
eif supports micro-credit via the prince's trust
Guarantees08/06/2001EIF Conference on SME Guarantee Facility
eif conference on sme guarantee facility
Guarantees30/10/2001European Investment Fund support to SBS Leasing (Banca Lombarda Group) portfolio Securitisation
european investment fund support to sbs leasing (banca lombarda group) portfolio securitisation
Guarantees13/12/2001EIF involved in German PROMISE Securitisation Programme, with Baden-Württembergische Bank and KfW
eif involved in german promise securitisation programme, with baden-württembergische bank and kfw
About20/06/2000EIF to become the EIB group's specialist risk capital arm
eif to become the eib group's specialist risk capital arm
Venture Capital19/12/2000EIF ventures in Creative Industries
eif ventures in creative industries
Guarantees08/05/2000EIF guarantees regional banks in Sweden for environmental SME loans
eif guarantees regional banks in sweden for environmental sme loans
Guarantees29/05/2000EIF guarantees The Royal Bank of Scotland plc for environmental SME loans
eif guarantees the royal bank of scotland plc for environmental sme loans
Guarantees27/06/2000EIF guarantees Leonia Bank Group for environmental SME loans
eif guarantees leonia bank group for environmental sme loans
Guarantees28/09/2000EIF supports new Technology Fund in Ireland
eif supports new technology fund in ireland
Guarantees28/09/2000EIF guarantees Merita Bank for environmental SME loans
eif guarantees merita bank for environmental sme loans
Guarantees28/09/2000EIF guarantees Nordbanken for environmental SME loans
eif guarantees nordbanken for environmental sme loans
Guarantees04/10/2000EIF guarantees Spar Nord Bank Group for environmental SME loans
eif guarantees spar nord bank group for environmental sme loans
Guarantees06/10/2000EIF guarantees asset-backed bonds in Italian securitisation
eif guarantees asset-backed bonds in italian securitisation
Guarantees01/12/2000EIF guarantees Roskilde Bank for environmental SME loans
eif guarantees roskilde bank for environmental sme loans
About25/06/1999EIF Annual General Meeting 1999
eif annual general meeting 1999
Venture Capital02/02/1999ETF Start-up: first investment by EIF
etf start-up: first investment by eif
Venture Capital22/10/1999EIB and EIF sign new agreement for developing venture capital facilities in Europe
eib and eif sign new agreement for developing venture capital facilities in europe

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About07/04/2008Two new executive appointments at European Investment Fund

Jeremie18/02/2008EIF and Romania sign the first Funding Agreement in the New Member States under the JEREMIE initiative

About11/12/2007EIF to launch a dedicated investment programme in Turkey

About05/12/2007EIF welcomes the development bank of North-Rhine Westphalia, NRW.BANK, as newest shareholder

About10/09/2007EIF welcomes a second RZB Group shareholder: Raiffeisen International

About01/06/2007Annual General Meeting 2007

About07/08/2007Remuneration and terms of employment of EIF staff

About07/05/2007EIF's 2006 Annual Report is available online

About10/01/2007IDEA joins EIF shareholding

About18/04/2007EIF welcomes new shareholder: Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR)

About10/05/2007European Investment Fund capital increased by 50%

Venture Capital31/10/2007The renaissance of German Venture Capital

Venture Capital14/02/2007EIF sees top-tier investment opportunities in Swedish Seed and Start-Up Technology market

Venture Capital15/02/2007European Investment Fund invests EUR44m in Turkey focused private equity fund, Actera Partners

Jeremie15/11/2007EIF and the Republic of Cyprus sign a Memorandum of Understanding to implement JEREMIE

Jeremie27/06/2007EIF and the Hellenic Republic sign the first Funding Agreement

Jeremie18/04/2007EIF, Regione Lombardia and Finlombarda sign a Memorandum of Understanding under the JEREMIE mandate

About21/02/2006EIF and CDTI launch a new type of investment mandate

About25/07/2006EIF and TTGV announce a pioneering collaboration

About18/10/2006Industrial Development Bank of Turkey joins EIF's shareholding

About23/10/2006Sächsische Aufbaubank – Förderbank joins the European Investment Fund shareholding

About06/11/2006The EIB Group Focus on Turkey

Venture Capital03/04/2006ERP-EIF Dachfonds announces a first distribution

Venture Capital27/09/2006EIF sees top-tier investment opportunities in German Early-Stage Technology market

Venture Capital21/12/2006ERP-EIF Dachfonds goes Transatlantic

Guarantees12/01/2006Launch of EIF's securitisation operations in Central and Eastern Europe

Guarantees17/11/2006EIB and EIF support the first securitisation of SME loans by BES in Portugal

Jeremie30/05/2006Launch of the JEREMIE regional funding initiative

Jeremie08/06/2006EIF and the Slovak Republic sign the first Memorandum of Understanding under the JEREMIE mandate

Jeremie20/10/2006EIF and the Hellenic Republic sign a Memorandum of Understanding to implement JEREMIE

About28/04/2005SME Guarantee Facility Conference 2005

About14/01/2005EIF strengthens ERP team with appointment of Dr. Harjeet Sandhu as Senior Investment Manager

About12/04/2005Q1 2005 Summary Consolidated Non-audited Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account

About26/04/2005EIF Staff Paper: "New financial instruments (financial engineering) to support SMEs"

About27/01/2005EIF Chief Executive's Activity Report 2004

About10/06/2005Böge Report on Policy Challenges and Budgetary Means of the enlarged Union 2007 -2013

About20/05/2005EIF and EIB sign "Preparatory Action" agreement

About24/06/2005KfW-EIF Securitisation conference

About05/09/2005EIF and Flemish Government sign Cooperation Agreement and Technical Assistance Contract

About17/10/2005Launch of Third Technology Fund of Funds with the French State, Caisse des Dépôts and EIB Group

About18/12/2005EIF signs innovative deal to assist Micro Finance Institutions in Eastern Europe

Venture Capital14/01/2005EIF Staff Publication "Exposed to the J-Curve: Understanding and Managing PE Fund Investments"

Venture Capital04/03/2005EIF Staff Paper, "A Principle-Agent Approach to Understanding the Net Asset Value in VC"

Venture Capital03/06/2005EIF participates in new Crescent Capital venture capital fund

Venture Capital23/03/2005European Council pushes forward the EIF into the Lisbon strategy

Venture Capital09/06/2005“Issues and Policy Framework for the Development of Self-Sustainable VC Markets in Europe”

Venture Capital02/05/2005Commission announces the “Competitiveness and Innovation Programme” to boost growth and jobs

Venture Capital17/06/2005EIF Staff Paper: "The Management of Liquidity for Private Equity / Venture Capital Funds-of-Funds"

Venture Capital03/06/2005EIF participates in new £22.5 million Crescent Capital venture fund

Venture Capital01/07/2005ERP-EIF Dachfonds becomes cornerstone investor in NGN BioMed Opportunity

Venture Capital29/07/2005ERP-EIF Dachsfunds become cornerstone investors in BayTech II

Venture Capital01/10/2005EIF participates in new ICT venture capital fund, NTVC II

Venture Capital28/10/2005EIF participates in Nordic Biotech Venture Fund II K/S, Denmark

Venture Capital08/11/2005ERP-EIF Dachfonds signs EUR 30 million cornerstone commitment in INCOM III

Guarantees03/05/2005EIF credit enhancement with top market players for first BPI securitisation transaction

Guarantees27/04/2005MAP counter-guarantee for Polfund (Poland)

Guarantees29/04/2005SME Guarantee Facility Conference

Guarantees17/06/2005EIF to credit enhance Geldilux transaction of HVB

Jeremie14/10/2005European Commission and EIF outline JEREMIE, a new SME Access to Finance initiative

Jeremie04/11/2005EIF sets up JEREMIE implementation team

About02/02/2004EIF Chief Executive receives award at ICO Microloans Awards Ceremony

About03/03/2004Quarterly newsletter - Issue 4

About01/02/2004EIF Sponsorship of the "Survey of European Venture Capital (SEVeCA)"

About28/05/2004Control and evaluation of EIF

About01/03/2004Contact the ERP-EIF Team

About30/06/2004Vækstfonden becomes EIF Shareholder

About23/01/2004EIF Secretary General in Cyprus to meet with heads of financial institutions and government

About06/02/2004Basel Committee accords MDB status to EIF

About30/07/2004Quarterly Newsletter - Issue 5

About19/02/2004EIF Chief Executive's Activity Report 2003

About14/10/2004EIF Sponsors Lisbon Conference on Innovation

About14/06/2004EIF: 10 years, 10bn euros, 10 new Member States

About22/06/2004Financing of research: EIF and Commission launch the "Technology Transfer Accelerator"

About09/12/2004EIF Christmas Donation to E.S.P.E.R.E.

About26/11/2004Stiftelsen Industrifonden becomes EIF Shareholder

Venture Capital19/01/2004EUR 4.5m for VIVES, a new Belgian seed capital fund

Venture Capital04/02/2004EUR 10m VC commitment for Euroventures Hungary III

Venture Capital04/02/2004EUR 30m VC commitment for Polish Enterprise Fund V